Rising Talent
The article provides an early look at the 2028 and 2029 PWHL Draft classes, highlighting potential standout players and their skills. It discusses the impressive talent pool, including players like Jungaker, Primerano, Kraemer, and Alexander, who are expected to make significant impacts in the league.
The 2026 PWHL Draft was considered the most talented in the league's young history, showcasing notable players such as Caroline Harvey, Abbey Murphy, Laila Edwards, and Tessa Janecke, whose performances set a high bar for upcoming talent.
Among the names generating buzz are Joy Dunne, a potential 2027 prospect, and the internationally experienced defender Jungaker, who has represented Sweden on the world stage. Primerano, a World Championship medalist with Canada, is expected to become a full‑time national team member, while Kraemer, a burgeoning power forward at Wisconsin in the NCAA, could earn a spot on the national team outside the PWHL. Alexander has produced everywhere she’s gone and is known for her playmaking vision and execution.
Veteran Svensson, a multiple World Championship participant and 2026 Olympian for Sweden, brings seasoned poise, while Manness made history as the first rookie to be named ECAC Player of the Year and is expected to join Team Canada. Zablocki impresses with blazing speed and creative play, and Sapovalivova has proven she can handle the best Canadian and American players as a key contributor for Team Czechia. Vanhanen, a five‑time World Championship participant and two‑time Olympian with a bronze medal by age twenty, adds further depth.
Other promising prospects to watch include Claire Murdoch, Emma Venusio, Makayla Watson, Felicia Frank, Julia Schalin, Jenna Raunio, Bella Fanale, Danica Maynard, Rhyah Stewart, Ava Thomas, Tereza Plosova, Maxine Cimeroni, Molly Boyle, Alessia Baeschler, KK Harvey, and Kate Manness, each bringing unique skills that could shape the next era of the PWHL.